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Which stars FIFA has lined up for the three World Cup opening ceremonies
TL;DR
FIFA will host three opening ceremonies for the 2026 World Cup, one for each host nation: Mexico, Canada, and the United States. Each ceremony will take place before the debut game of the respective country.
Key points
- FIFA plans three opening ceremonies for the 2026 World Cup
- Each ceremony will be held before the first match of the host nations
- The host nations are Mexico, Canada, and the United States
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FIFA is planning a different kind of World Cup opening in 2026.
According to The Athletic, the tournament is set to have three opening ceremonies, with one staged at each debut game involving the three host nations.
That means Mexico, Canada and the United States are each expected to get their own major entertainment moment before their first match.
The stars expected at each World Cup opening ceremony
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The Athletic also reports that Mexico’s opening ceremony is expected to feature the rock band Mana, the Los Angeles Azules group and singers Alejandro Fernandez, Belinda and the South African sensation Tyla.
That ceremony will come before Mexico face South Africa at Estadio Azteca on 11 June.
Canada’s first match is scheduled for 12 June against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto, where Michael Buble, Alanis Morissette and Alessia Cara are expected to feature.
The United States also begin their campaign on 12 June, against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Popstar Katy Perry is expected to headline that ceremony, with rapper Future, DJ Sanjoy, Lisa, from Blackpink, and Paraguayan singer Marilina Bogado also lined up.
It gives FIFA three separate launch points across North America with line-ups crowded with star power.
FIFA still has more artists signed for World Cup plans
Q&A
What are the dates for the 2026 World Cup opening ceremonies?
The specific dates for the opening ceremonies have not been announced yet, but they will occur before each host nation's first match.
Which countries are hosting the 2026 World Cup?
The 2026 World Cup will be hosted by Mexico, Canada, and the United States.
What type of entertainment can we expect at the World Cup opening ceremonies?
While specific details are not yet available, FIFA is expected to feature major entertainment moments at each opening ceremony.